rent

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of RENT

to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment <we rented the apartment to a college student for $500 a month>

Synonyms lease, let [chiefly British]

Related Words charter, engage, hire; lodge; sublease, sublet; rack-rent

to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum <will need to rent a car while we're in Europe>

Synonyms charter, engage, lease, rent

Related Words sublease, sublet; check out; arrange (for), bespeak, book, contract (for), order, reserve, sign up (for)

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